How far is Bellows Falls, VT from Brattleboro, VT?
The driving distance from Bellows Falls, VT to Brattleboro, VT is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Vermont, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Widespread Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
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Start on Westminster Street
1823 ft · 36 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on Westminster Street
1479 ft · 27 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on U.S. Route 5
2.2 mi · 3 min · U.S. Route 5
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Take the ramp slight right
151 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Westminster Street
1.2 km · 52 sec · Westminster Street
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Take the exit left
766 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VT 9 West: Brattleboro, Bennington
2705 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Western Avenue
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Continue on High Street
2292 ft · 1 min · High Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
942 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Street
16 m · 2 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Westminster Street
Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Bellows Falls and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellows Falls to Brattleboro?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Putney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Bellows Falls and 12.5 miles from Brattleboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Bellows Falls and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Brattleboro.
Stop Ideas Near Putney
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putney.
Union Station
Bellows Falls station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Claremont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellows Falls and Brattleboro. Straight-line distance: 20.35 mi (32.75 km).
#1 Bellows Falls
Village in Rockingham, Vermont
| Population | 2,967 |
| Coordinates | 43.1334100, -72.4439800 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brattleboro
Town in Windham County, Vermont, United States
| Population | 11,257 |
| Coordinates | 42.8509200, -72.5578700 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-72.557897, 42.850732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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